Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1887-06-01
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
LETTER FROM ROCK HILL.

Rock HILL, May 3O.-Never before in
the history of Ebenezer, has such an au-
dience assembled there as did on last Fri,
day night to witness the closing exercises
of the Ebenezer Academy, under the
management of Prof. L. Shurley. There
were not only persons present from the
neighborhood, but for miles around.
Yorkville, Fort Mill and Pineville, n. c.,
were we'll represented, and Rock Hill went
en- maSSe.
The exercises consisted of recitations
and dialogues by the pupils. They were
opened with an earnest prayer by Rev:
J. H. ThornWell, after which the local
string band, with w. D. Montgomery as
leader, rendered some fine music.
The first announced on the programme
was "Welcome," when seven sweet little
girls, all dressed in pure white, appeared
upon the stage, each bearing a letter com
posing the word, and each girl, with an
appropriate verse, welcomed the large
audience.
After this the small children of the
school made Rotations as follows: Mas
tiers John Fewell, Thorn. Morrison, John
Kee, Misses Obla Lee Nicely, Alta Fewell,
Alice Mcconnell, Lottie B. Jewell. The
ages of these children ranged from six to
eight wears, and their efforts elected the
hearty applause of the audience.
The next piece was a poetical compo-
sition, by seven little boys, entitled,
"When I am a Man."
Then followed a similar piece, entitled,
"When I am a Woman" recited by sew
en- little girls, each one saying what
she would do if she were a woman instead
of a little girl. It is remarkable that they
were all unanimous in the declaration
that they would marry.
Next followed recitations by Masters
Cephas Kee, Watson Barry, Nicely Mil
Ter, Cloud Miller, Webb White and Ly-
ken Watson.
The frs. dialogue, and one that great
ly amused the audience, was entitled, "a
Model Class" in which Mr.. j. G. White
assumed the role of. teacher, and Masters
j. M. Taylor, Claude Henry, Webb White,
Johnnie Miller, Lyken Watson, Morrow
Ivy, Charlie Miller and Charlie May per-
sonated pupils: ,
The next dialogue wa "The Little Boys
Debate query, Is it right to whip boys"'
the affirmative was supported by Masters
the negative by Masters Iredell Jones and
Brevard Feweil. 1t was unanimously de-
cided that boys should be whipped when
they were bad.
Master Emery Holler then appeared up
on the stage in appropriate costume and
delivered q Dutch speech which was
heartily encored.
The third dialogue was entitled Young
America" in which the following pupils
took part: Masters Edgar Matthews, Sam
Watson, Waightsil Avery, Charlie Miller,
John Miller, Brevard FeWell, Joe Taylor
| and Claude Henry.
breaking up the Exhibition" was the
fourth dialogue, participated in by Mas
tiers Willie Williams, Emery Holler, Joe
Taylor, Louis Friedheim and w. B.
Jewell.
Then followed a recitation, "The Rose
bud of South Carolina" by seven little
girls, viz. Luta Fewell, Josie Black,
Pearl Fewell, Todie Jackson, Linwood
Miller, Bessie Kee and Maggie Barry.
While preparations were being made
for the next dialogue, Mr.. Miles johnson
was requested to favor the audience with
a song. He promptly responded with a
comic song, "Things when Don,t Ike IKE
to See" which provoked considerable
laughter.
The dialogue, "Mrs. Muggins' Opinions
of Cooks and Husbands" was the first in
which any of the Misses took part, and
this was heard with considerable interest,
especially by the going men, who were re-
paid for their close attention. The young
ladies, Misses Mamie Coulter, Martha
Matthews and Annie B. May, certainly
acted their parts we'll.
After this dialogue the following young
men of the school made speeches, and Ger
tainly did credit to themselves: j. G.
White, A. E. .Holler and s: G. FeWell.
The next dialogue was 1.-THE City Dude
and the Country Boy" by Masters Ire
dell Jones and Willie Williams, each act
ing his part we'll.
HGrunting over Hard Lessons" was the
next dialogue, by Misses Rosa William,
SON. Tody Jackson, Luta FeWell, Pearl